Home & Garden Calendar

HOME EVENTS

• Build New or Re-Do, how to start up and finance construction of a new home or remodeling project, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sam Choy's Diamond Head Restaurant; also, one-on-one sessions with speakers following presentations; free. Reservations: 545-2777.
• The Home Depot in Pearl City's schedule of free home-improvement clinics for May: "Faux Painting Techniques," 7 p.m. Fridays; "Install Drip Irrigation," 2 p.m. Sundays; "Faux Painting Techniques," 3 p.m. Sundays; "Install Presto/Pergo Flooring," 4 p.m. Sundays. 455-1200.
• The Home Depot May and June schedule of free home-improvement clinics for stores in Honolulu, Pearl City and Maui: "Install Ceramic Tile," 10:30 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays; "Spring Lawn and Garden Care," 2 p.m. Saturdays; "Install a Ceiling Fan," 3 p.m. Saturdays; "Install Bathroom Vanities and Fixtures," 4 p.m. Saturdays. 521-7355, 455-1200, (808) 893-7800.

GARDEN EVENTS

• Tomatoes, Eggplants and Peppers, learn about cultural requirements and common pests, 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, Urban Garden Center; no phone registration; $5. 453-6050.
• Integrated Pest Management for Home Gardeners, a five-course series, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays through June 28, Urban Garden Center; no phone registration; $25. 453-6050.
• Basic Botany for Gardeners, two-part course on understanding plant biology, structure and growth, 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Lyon Arboretum; continues June 8; $36 general, $32 members. Register: 988-0456.
• Selecting a Lawn Grass suitable to needs and location, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Urban Garden Center; free. 453-6050.